In which, Andrew and Dude (who has finally learned his name) nerd out hardcore discussing all the Star Trek series finales. They discuss the Next Generation team of the future, agreeing that “old Picard” is the best part of the DS9 finale; Andrew delves into his own distant past for relevant stories. They take a brief detour into a conversation about Gene Roddenberry’s vision for Star Trek. The ultimate takeaway from this episode is that Romulans always suck.
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Therefore I Geek Podcast Episode 56, Star Trek Series Finales
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Tagged as Andrew Hales, Captain Sisko, Deep Space Nine, Dude, Dukat, Enterprise, Gene Roddenberry, Joseph De Paul, Riker, Sisko, Star Trek, The Next Generation, Voyager, Worf
Weekend Review: Legends of Tomorrow #1

Legends of Tomorrow (DC)
Firestorm: Written by Gerry Conway, Pencils by Eduardo Pansica
Metamorpho: Written and Pencils by Aaron Lopresti
Sugar and Spike: Written by Keith Giffen, Art by Bilquis Evely
Metal Men: Written by Len Wein, Pencils by Yildiray Cinar
A long time ago I lamented the fact that, when DC’s New 52 came out, I had failed to read their anthology book DC Universe Presents. So when DC’s newest anthology book came out, I decided to put my money where my mouth was and pick up Legends of Tomorrow. Continue reading →
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Tagged as Firestorm, Legends of Tomorrow, Metal Men, Metamorpho, Sugar and Spice
Therefore I Geek Podcast Episode 55, Free Speech and Free Expression

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In which, Andrew and Tracy step out of their comfort zones and into Dude’s, discussing the 1st Amendment and free speech–both what it means to us, and what it means in the context of comic books and broader geek culture. A little heavier and pithier than our normal podcast topics, this one is timely given the current climate of the geek community.
Editorial |Anchors in Times of Transition
I’m sitting here on my bed (the same bed, in case you were interested; just in a different place), with my legs crossed. “Indian style” we used to call it, before such terms were beneath us. I know what I want to say, but I’m trying to find the words to say it. Andrew, the staff writers, and I all avoid talking too much about our private lives. We know you guys come to Therefore I Geek for witty analysis of geek news, reviews of the most recent comics, and cool anecdotes about comics history. However, sometimes real life interferes. Almost a year ago, I graduated from the College of William & Mary, and then took a ten week trip around Europe. However, since then, I’ve been occupied by a temporary job and a LOT of job applications. Six months after the end of my travels, I finally landed the job of my dreams. There was only one problem. It was in a big city, four hours away from home. Continue reading →
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Tagged as A Tale of Two Cities, Aerin, Baroness Orczy, Books, Brian Jacques, Charles Dickens, Cynthia Voigt, Editorial, French Revolution, Geek Life, Jackaroo, Martin the Warrior, Mossflower, Paris, Percy Blakeny, Robin McKinley, Sydney Carton, Talat, The Black Stallion, The Hero and the Crown, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Tracy Gronewold, Walter Farley
